Once Upon a Time As Pamela:

* In general, business came first for Pamela

* Pamela grew up on a farm and then went to Yale university, where she ended up in the business world

* She was first in the restaurant business, then the fashion industry

* When she had her kids she was able to take a break from the business world. Her husband afforded them the flexibility to do that

* Earlier this year Pamela got inspired to write her book and do work surrounding inner strength

* Pamela wrote her book, Find More Strength, in about two weeks

* Pamela is passionate about fitness, and that goes for physical fitness and mental fitness

* She outlines 5 areas in the book that will help you get stronger

* Gratitute

* Compassion

* Courage

* Surrender

* Openness and curiosity

* There are all powerful and beneficial things, but they’re difficult sometimes

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* As you move out of your comfort zone to become more skillful try to stay warm and gentle, even though it may be difficult

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* Be aware of how you’re feeling. If you feel yourself drop and feel low, the first thing is to tune in and be aware of that

* Pamela started to wear jewelry to keep reminding her to pay attention to how she’s feeling

* If you’re feeling low, accept it and love it

* If you keep circling around all of the five areas Pamela outlines and working a little bit on each you’ll make real progress

* Pamela has two kids. For her, parenting has been the biggest opportunity for her to experience personal growth

* Your kids really force you to work and come to terms with yourself

* Teamwork, integrity, and leadership are huge parts of any business

* Those five pillars Pamela outlined are just as important in business as it is in your personal life

* Get over the mindset of money scarcity. There is enough money out there for you and it will come

* Get over the fear of rejection. Embrace and be inspired by rejection

On the Fence?

* There’s nothing more important than what we choose to believe is possible

* Keep that openness for growth

Connect with Pamela:

* Her website/book: